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  2. THE MOTORING WORLD

    On the Pendine Sands, Carmarthenshire, on July 21. Capt. Malcolm Campbell again lowered the world records for the flying kilometre and the flying mile ...

    Article : 301 words
  3. HIGH-SPEED WOBBLE.

    It is remarkable, that, while numerous experiments have been made with a view to curing the phenomenon known as high-speed wheel wobble, no scientist has ...

    Article : 1,230 words
  4. AMILCARS IN RELIABILITY TRIAL.

    Three Amilcars started in the M.C.C. reliability test in the last car class and all completed the course without loss of points. The owners are looking forward ...

    Article : 55 words
  5. DODGE SHOWROOM ATTRACTIVE.

    The layout-of the showroom of the Way mouth Motor Company, Limited, for Dodge Brothers motor vehicles lends itself to this play of cars. The ...

    Article : 57 words
  6. BUICK SEDAN.

    The increasing number of Buick closed can on the Toads shows the popularity of that type. The five-passenger Standard Six-Buick Sedan is not behind in public ...

    Article : 120 words
  7. TYRE RELIABILITY.

    Critics of balloon tyres arc dwindling rapidly, but there are a few motorists or manufacturers who advance arguments against low-pressure pueumaties. It was ...

    Article : 221 words
  8. REMOVING BROKEN STUDS.

    Many "tricks' are adopted by mechanics for extracting a stud which is broken off flush with the metal into which it is screwed. One plan, is to drill in the ...

    Article : 131 words
  9. MORE BUICK PRAISE.

    Mr. W. K. Curtis, of Brownhill. Creek, is another Buick owner who speaks highly of the performance of Ms standard six model. Writing under date October 7, Mr. ...

    Article : 144 words
  10. AN EXTENSIVE ORGANIZATION.

    Beginning in 1902 Garford has built up one of the largest and most modern plants in America, devoted to the exclusive manufacture of commercial vehicles, a ...

    Article : 94 words
  11. SEVEN THOUSAND MILES IN A NASH.

    After touring 14 States and registering 7.010 miles on the speedometer of their Nash roadster in one month, John Ostendort and Louis Watson, two youths from ...

    Article : 191 words
  12. DEEDS, NOT WORDS.

    The pulling power of the Oakland Six cars is known throughout the world. The beet, test is to give the car some heavy work, such as pulling through mud or ...

    Article : 61 words
  13. WILLYS-OVERLAND CO.

    At a recent stockholders meeting of the Wiilys-Overland company, the President (Mr. John N. Willys) gave some interesting facts regarding production. For one ...

    Article : 141 words
  14. OAKLAND FOUR-WHEEL BRAKES.

    Four-wheel brakes are standard equipment on all Oakland cars. It is wise not to apply the brakes suddenly, but use them as in the case of those for two wheels ...

    Article : 75 words
  15. CLARKSON'S SUITED WITH FORDS.

    Clarkson, Limited, have been users of Ford. vehicles since 1919, their [?] having gradually increased, both of travellers', cars and delivery trucks. They ...

    Article : 108 words
  16. VELIE SPORTS ROADSTER.

    The Maughan Theim 'Motor Company has unpacked a new Velie sports roadster nipdel. It may be seen at their showrooms ...

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  17. USED CARS.

    The Maughan-Thiem Motor Company state that they have a large assortment of used cara at attractive prices. ...

    Article : 24 words
  18. ASSEMBLING SPRINGS.

    In the manufacture of leaf springs the shorter the leaf the greater camber it is given. That is so time short leaves, which are the strongest have to do the ...

    Article : 94 words
  19. CHEAPNESS FOR A CITROEN.

    The following tetter has been received by the agents:- "I am pleased with my Citren car. which has been running four months. We always carry five, in the car, ...

    Article : 66 words
  20. MOTOR DISPLACES CAMELS.

    Camel convoys which from the down of civilization have been supreme for desert transportation, have to give way before the invasion of the Motor Vehicle ...

    Article : 129 words
  21. INTERNATIONAL REPEAT ORDERS.

    Mr. E. Baldwin, of Yankalilla, has purchased his seventh International motor truck. Repeat, orders of that kind are common is connection with, International ...

    Article : 81 words
  22. OVERLAND GOES THOUGH NORTHERN TERRITORY.

    Dr. Cecil Cook, who recently made a medical survey of the Northern Territory, visited practically every district in an overland car. HE stated that its ...

    Article : 78 words
  23. A POWERFUL ENGINE.

    The engine of the Gwynne Eight, a powerful British light car has a detachable head, and is not worthy for its clean exterior. On the near side the magneto ...

    Article : 107 words
  24. ORGANIST AND CAR.

    Mr. E. Horton, who delights Sydney, with his ary on the £10,000 Wurlitzer organ at the prince Edward Theatre, has purchased a Citron Car ...

    Article : 32 words
  25. RECORD HUP MOBILE SALES

    The Hupmobile eight has established a record in that it has become the largest selling car of its type in the world in less than six months so far as South ...

    Article : 87 words
  26. ORDERS FOR DENNIS.

    Among recent orders for Dennis' lerties' in England is one from Redear Services, Limited, for nine of the new 15-ft. wheelbase passenger chasses, mounted on ...

    Article : 237 words
  27. LATVIAN ENDURANCE TEST.

    The 250-mile automobile endurance test organized by the Automobile Club of Latvia was preceded by several days of entinuons rain, and was marked by a ...

    Article : 132 words
  28. LUBRICATION.

    A prominent engineer connected with one of the large oil companies Raid recently that the lubrication provided in the average automobile, engine would, not be ...

    Article : 170 words
  29. NASH APPRECIATION.

    Mr. R. B. Hastings, of Murat Bay, after many months of use from his Nash six has stated in a letter to Autocars, Limited:- "I am well satisfied with the Nash. ...

    Article : 48 words
  30. SALES OF THE SINGER.

    The Snifter car, a British produce, of which Madge Motors and Breakdown Service, Limited, of Grote street, hold the South Australian agency, continues to ...

    Article : 98 words
  31. MINIMUM SPEEDS.

    Rhode Island .(U.S.A.) has adopted a new traffic regulation which requires motor vehicles to bo driven at a minimum speed of 33 miles an hour on heavily ...

    Article : 69 words
  32. THE THROTTLE PEDAL.

    One of the most important parts in the make-up of a car is formed by the pedals and levers which constitute the controls. The difference between a good car and ...

    Article : 309 words
  33. PRAISE FOR CHEVROLET.

    Two years ago Mr. H. Rashleigh, of Croydon, purchased a Chevrolet car, and has since gone more than 6,000 miles. A few shillinfgs is all it has been necessary to ...

    Article : 54 words
  34. DURANT TUBULAR BACKBONE.

    When purchasing a motor car one is apt to overlook mechanical featured, It is essential that a car shall possess strength Combined with reasonable ...

    Article : 89 words
  35. AMILCAR CAR.

    Amil car owners and enthusiasts are reminded of the first meeting of the Social and Competition Club, to be held in the distributors (Drummonsd's Autos) show ...

    Article : 44 words
  36. LORRIES.

    In building the [?] or chassis of G.M.C. tickets every [?] has been made to give ample strength [?] without adding excessive to the track. Frames for ...

    Article : 129 words
  37. OLDSMOBILE ECONOMY.

    Vivian Lewis Limited, receive many expressions of satisfaction from owners of the Refined Oldsmobile Six mentioning economy of petrol and oil. The consensus ...

    Article : 69 words
  38. EXCEPTIONAL PETROL ECONOMY.

    Fifty miles to a gallon is guaranteed by the Amilcar " distributors (Drummond's Autos), but owners' repeatedly obtain better results. Mr. H. H. Young, of ...

    Article : 95 words
  39. ACCESSORIES.

    When their new premises in Franklin' street are completed Messrs. Goodman Brothers will have a well equipped, station. They will instal modern appliances for the ...

    Article : 60 words
  40. OLOSMOBILE POWER.

    An owner in the Clare, district mentioned to Vivian Lewis. Limited, that a recent hill-climbing test made with his Oldsmobile Six stimulated comment in his ...

    Article : 48 words
  41. OLD SMOBILE IN TOP GEAR.

    A well-known motorist made an interesting observation, extending approximately over one hour, of the climbing ability of various cars in negotiating the steep pinch ...

    Article : 117 words
  42. VICTORIES IN DENMARK.

    The Jutland championship for the year 1925, which was contested during the month of August, over a distance of 180 miles, has been won by a [?]15 h.p. F.1.A.T, ...

    Article : 166 words
  43. GENERAL NOTES.

    Head or side lamp defects can be often traced to poor contacts inside the switch. The contacts are made between the moving arm of the switch and brass ...

    Article : 71 words
  44. GRAHAM TON TRUCK.

    The recent reduction to £365 for the Graham one-ton chessis has stimualted sales. At present the whole of the shipment on the Sandon Hall is being got ...

    Article : 69 words
  45. MADGE BREAKDOWN SERVICE.

    The repair service given by Madge Motors and Breakdown Service, Limited, of Grote street, is available day and night. A thoroughly equipped lorry is kept in ...

    Article : 73 words
  46. WHERE RACING HELPED.

    Years ago when engines were less efficient that now, to attain speed you had to have a large engine somewhere in the region of ,30 horsepower, according ...

    Article : 203 words
  47. SIX DODGES TO ONE FAMILY.

    Every time a Dodge Brothers eat goes in to a home it becomes an intimate part of the family life of that home" is the motto, used by the makers. The large ...

    Article : 80 words
  48. CITROEN POPULARITY.

    When M Andre Citroen. commenced manufacturing and stated that within his first year he would put out 100 cars a day, he was laughed at; and told he would ...

    Article : 102 words
  49. GRAHAM H-TON TRUCK.

    [?]mation received by the Way mouth Motor Company. Limited, from Messrs. Dodge Brothers stated that orders for Graham Brothers 14-ton trucks in America ...

    Article : 97 words
  50. SEMI-BALLOON TYRES.

    The semi-balloon tyres manufactured by David Moseley & Sons, Manchester, give the maximum of wear avid comfort to riding. They can be fitted to any ordinary ...

    Article : 89 words
  51. YELLOW CABS BUY [?].

    The Yellow Cab Taxi Company of Adelaide has purchased a Dodge Brothers roadster to be in readiness to deliver anywhere a spare tyre to a taxi. That is ...

    Article : 74 words
  52. WILLYS-KNIGHT SALES.

    Overland South Australia, Limited. report an increased demand for Willys-Knight cars and state that during September there were record, sales. Among ...

    Article : 96 words
  53. VELIE PERFORMANCE.

    Last week a velie owner informed the agents that he made a trip of 700 miles round the middle north, during which he experienced every comfort, which he ...

    Article : 86 words
  54. Advertising

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  55. NASH SPORTS.

    The Nash Sports car is now available, and on view at Autocars, Limited, showrooms. The Sport is fitted to the advanced six chassis, and is a car of most ...

    Article : 139 words
  56. A RUGGLES BUS

    Mr. G. W. Little, writing to the Maughan-Thiem Motor Company, states:- "Having had an opportunity of thoroughly testing my Ruggles bus, I thought you ...

    Article : 114 words
  57. Advertising

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  58. ECONOMY OF OVERLAND.

    In a letter to Overland South Australia, Limited, Miss D. M. Thompson, of Melrose, endorsed the opinions of many owners of Overland fours. Having owned ...

    Article : 101 words
  59. FEDERAL TRUCK SALES.

    The sales of Federal and Federal-Knight trucks, according to Overland Sonth Australia, Limited, continue brisk. Reports received by the firm indicate that those in ...

    Article : 90 words
  60. MODERNISED CARS.

    The various improvements introduced on the Crossley are soon apparent when driving the car First and foremost is the excellent driving position, which, together ...

    Article : 244 words
  61. BRISBANE TO ADELAIDE.

    A non-stop motoring record from Brisbane 40 Adelaide, via Broken Hill, will be attempted by Messrs.G.H. Barney and P. Irons. Mr. Barney will leave Adelaide ...

    Article : 93 words
  62. ENDURANCE OF A STUDEBAKER.

    Mr.-W.F. Roberts, of Mitiswood Estate, has a Studebaker four-cylinder car 11 years old. It has gone 28,000 miles and the speedometer has been off for three ...

    Article : 118 words
  63. REPUBLIC IN INDIA.

    India, with its millions of millions, of population its many and varied tribes, religions and customs. would seem a difficult country from the standpoint of selling trucks ...

    Article : 255 words
  64. THE ESSEX SIX.

    A drive, in the Essex Six toon demonstrates that it is in accord with the newest ideas in performance, and is a vehicle to give lasting satisfaction. It possesses ...

    Article : 148 words
  65. NASH BODIES.

    Nash bodies are built in a comprehensive line, each a masterpiece in fine coach work. They possess a richness and refinement possible only to a product of thoroughly ...

    Article : 85 words
  66. Advertising

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  67. Advertising

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    Advertising : 68 words
  68. Advertising

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  69. OVERLAND SIX.

    The reception accorded to the Overland six in this State is, it is claimed, due to the up-to-dateness of the car and the fact that it is larger and more powerful ...

    Article : 52 words
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